Bokhara Royal Tekke Runner Carpet in the Sundarbans

in the Sundarbans

on display in the Musée du Moyen Âge in France

Due to having dyes ranging from a combination of tree bark to various plants

They occupied the oasis land surrounding Merv from the late 17th century until driven from their homeland by the Tekke tribe in 1856

They have a wonderful patina and character which cannot be usually captured in a newer piece

Bokhara Royal Tekke Runner Carpet in the SundarbansRoyal Bokharas, also called Tekke Bokharas since the mid 19th century, are what most people imagine when we refer to Bokharas in general. They are similar to Mauri Bokharas, with their symmetrical columns of elephants foot motifs (gul designs), but are distinguished by the addition of butterfly shaped figures that alternate within guls. These rugs are one of the most popular types of hand knotted carpets in the world due to their soft and silky feel